Every question from past board papers on Endocrine glands and hormones, mechanism of action, newest paper first. Open any question for its full worked answer.
Match List - I with List - II.
List - I: A. Heart B. Kidney C. Gastro-intestinal tract D. Adrenal Cortex
List - II: I. Erythropoietin II. Aldosterone III. Atrial natriuretic factor IV. Secretin
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
Consider the following statements regarding function of adrenal medullary hormones :
A. It causes pupilary constriction
B. It is a hyperglycemic hormone
C. It causes piloerection
D. It increases strength of heart contraction
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
Which of the following hormones released from the pituitary is actually synthesized in the hypothalamus ?
Match List - I with List - II.
List - I: A. Progesterone B. Relaxin C. Melanocyte stimulating hormone D. Catecholamines
List - II: I. Pars intermedia II. Ovary III. Adrenal Medulla IV. Corpus luteum
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
Which of the following is not a steroid hormone?
Match List I with List II.
List I: A. CCK; B. GIP; C. ANF; D. ADH
List II: I. Kidney; II. Heart; III. Gastric gland; IV. Pancreas
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Which of the following are NOT under the control of thyroid hormone?
A. Maintenance of water and electrolyte balance
B. Regulation of basal metabolic rate
C. Normal rhythm of sleep-wake cycle
D. Development of immune system
E. Support the process of R.B.Cs formation
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Which of the following are not the effects of Parathyroid hormone ?
(a) Stimulates the process of bone resorption
(b) Decreases \(Ca^{2+}\) level in blood
(c) Reabsorption of \(Ca^{2+}\) by renal tubules
(d) Decreases the absorption of \(Ca^{2+}\) from digested food
(e) Increases metabolism of carbohydrates
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :
Sphincter of oddi is present at :
Succus entericus is referred to as :
Erythropoietin hormone which stimulates R.B.C. formation is produced by :
Select the correct statement.
How does steroid hormone influence the cellular activities ?
Which of the following glucose transporters is insulin-dependent ?
Which of the following is an amino acid derived hormone ?
Which of the following hormones can play a significant role in osteoporosis ?
GnRH, a hypothalamic hormone, needed in reproduction, acts on :
A temporary endocrine gland in the human body is :
Which of the following pairs of hormones are not antagonistic (having opposite effects) to each other ?
Identify the correct statement on 'inhibin' :
The amino acid Tryptophan is the precursor for the synthesis of :
Which hormones do stimulate the production of pancreatic juice and bicarbonate?
Name a peptide hormone which acts mainly on hepatocytes, adipocytes and enhances cellular glucose uptake and utilization.
The posterior pituitary gland is not a 'true' endocrine gland because
